Perfusionist

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  JOB DUTIES
  

Perfusionists are daily supervised and given routine work assignments and responsibilities by the Director. Perform assigned clinical and non-clinical functions as directed and supervised by the Director, and/or perform specialized perfusion services in conjunction with assistance of a Senior Perfusionist and the Attending Cardiac Surgeon. Under the order of the Attending Physician, the Perfusionist provides patient care in the form of support services of extracorporeal circulation and/or oxygenation, myocardial and/or organ protection and preservation, blood component and drug/fluid administration. This includes assembly and operation of the heart-lung machine and extracorporeal circuits, operation of heater, coolers and cardioplegia delivery systems, also blood concentrators, coagulation monitors and long term assist devices, etc. This may include operation of devices such as adult IABP, VAS, ECMO and CPS.

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  JOB QUALIFICATIONS
  

* BA/BS or MA/MS degree required from ABCP (American Board Cardiovascular Perfusion) recognized program required * BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required * ABCP/CCP within 24 months from graduation date required * Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry. Advanced knowledge of blood flow throughout the body, of pressures and gas exchange within the body of adult, pediatric, and infant patients. * · Knowledge of blood components, plasma composition, body fluids, and medication administration and interaction extracorporeal and devices. * Ability to write clearly and neatly while recording patient data and performing other clinical and other tasks. * policies and protocols. Knowledge of sterile techniques in the delivery of patient cares. * team approach. * Ability to spend 95% of working time sitting, stooping, standing, reaching up and down pulling equipment and supplies carefully and safely